Recently released in Australia, Oxijet is a shower nozzle that creates air bubbles that make your shower feel A-MAZ-ING, while at the same time cutting your water use by up to half. It was developed by New Zealand company Felton, with the expert input of our fluids specialists.
You can read more about it in our blog post from last week or check out the vid below.
Well, today we’re feeling a bit bubbly ourselves and have a handful of Oxijet nozzles to give away. All you need to do is leave your best (or most creative) water saving tip in the comments field below. Our favourite respondents will be rewarded with their very own Oxijet nozzle.
Update Thursday 7 February: This competition is now closed. Thanks for all your fantastic tips. We’ll be announcing our water-wise winners later today.
6th February 2013 at 11:03 am
Collect washing machine water in a wheelie bin and take to trees / shrubs of choice. Syphon out using drip hose to maximise efficient irrigation.
6th February 2013 at 10:51 am
After cooking pasta or noodle, never pour the hot water straight into the sink. Instead using it for dishwashing.
6th February 2013 at 10:48 am
As 4 minute showers is recommended in our home. I give my kids a 2 minute warning, then a 3 minute warning and one final warning before the hot water is switched off. Works every time.
6th February 2013 at 10:40 am
I get annoyed seeing dripping taps in public and government toilet facilities. Encouraging councils and public service agencies to upgrade the plumbing in these facilities will save more water than i would waste. Using an oxijet showerhead will mean that I’ll feel better with my slightly longer shower though and feeling good about your contribution is important.
6th February 2013 at 10:38 am
Sodium Poly-acrylate (or “water-saving crystals”, as it is more commonly known) can save HEAPS of water when mixed into you garden bed or pot plant soil. It can be bought in a supermarket and can absorb up to 600 times its own mass in water.
When it rains or you water your garden, most of the water seeps down to the water table and only a small amount goes towards your plants. With “water crystals” in the soil, they absorb this excess and hold it until the plant needs more water and slowly releases it over time.
In the long run, you will save both water and money.